The Best Test Preparation for the TASP, Texas Academic Skills ProgramThis book is the product of a massive effort by Texas educators and TASP experts to provide complete test preparation for the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP). Two full-length exams are provided in this book. A complete answer key follows each exam. Each question is answered, moreover, with full and detailed explanations. Comprehensive TASP reviews are included in addition to the two exams. Reading, mathematics, and writing skills are discussed in detail as they apply to the examination, and drills accompany the review to reinforce the material. Tips and techniques for test-taking are presented, along with efficient six- or twelve-week study schedules to better utilize your preparation time. All of the exam sections and review material were prepared by experts in the educational field to assure their accuracy, difficulty level, and application to the actual examination. |
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Contents
Format of the TASP | 5 |
Studying for the TASP | 13 |
Reading Section Review | 20 |
Vocabulary Enhancer | 43 |
Reading Drills Answer Key | 109 |
Mathematics Section Review | 116 |
Arithmetic Drills Answer Key | 158 |
Algebra Drills Answer Key | 200 |
Strategies for the MultipleChoice Subsection | 291 |
Recognizing Effective Sentence Structure and Mechanics | 301 |
Review of Standard Written English | 308 |
Writing Drills Answer Key | 379 |
Writing Sample | 396 |
Writing Your Essay | 402 |
Polishing and Editing Your Essay | 408 |
The Practice Tests | 419 |
Geometry Drills Answer Key | 242 |
Word Problem Drills Answer Key | 265 |
Reference Table | 285 |
Practice Test 2 | 527 |
Common terms and phrases
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